KOENIGSEGG ONE:1 WORLD’S FIRST MEGACAR Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars. New Koenigsegg one:1 is one of the most exclusive production car programs ever envisaged. The Swedish specialists are taking the hypercar to the next mega level. New Agera One:1 is the first production car with a one megawatt of power (1,341 horsepower). The horsepower to kilogram ratio is a perfectly balanced 1:1, so it goes beyond super or hyper and is actually the “world’s first megacar.” The extraordinary power are generated by twin-turbocharged, 5.0-liter V8 from the Agera R. Redesigned seven-speed dual clutch transmission is connected to the massively powerful engine, and takes a…

Diet soda sounds like an easy way to cut calories, but new research shows it may not be good for weight loss. Learn why diet soda may actually cause you to gain weight, among other problems. If you feel better about having a burger and fries for lunch because you ordered a diet soda, you shouldn’t. Studies show that diet soda may not be any better for you than regular soda. In fact, it may even be worse. Close to 60 percent of Americans drink diet soda on a regular basis. Many of them believe diet soda helps them with weight loss, but there is mounting evidence that diet soda may actually…

Early study of five patients found up to 45-pound drop, but much more research needed. The first five patients to try a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure dropped an average of more than 45 pounds in six months, researchers report. The procedure — called gastric artery chemical embolization (GACE) — works by blocking an artery in the stomach. This cuts off part of the blood supply to an area of the stomach that produces most of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite. “If a large, randomized study shows similar results, this may be a very simple method and an alternative to bariatric surgery,” said lead researcher Dr. Nicholas Kipshidze, with…

Brisbane is an outdoorsy city year-round. While denizens of the southern metropolises cower inside during the winter months, daytime temperatures in Queensland’s capital rarely dip below 20°C. And in Brisbane the best kind of fun is often found outdoors and free. From exceptional markets to lush tropical gardens, Brisbane has you covered without breaking your wallet. Free art, swimming and meandering South Bank is the riverside real estate opposite Brisbane’s city centre. Here you can take in a band while watching the sun set, frolic at the cute (if crowded) Streets Beach, or window shop at boutiques along Little Stanley Street. Don’t miss the Arbour, a bougainvillea-laden awning that snakes through…

When it comes to email, I think there’s one conclusion we can all agree on: You want people to respond. Otherwise, why would you invest the time in writing them? “Well, sure,” you’re muttering at your computer screen right now, while shaking your head, “But, that’s way easier said than done.” I get it. Inspiring people to actually hit that “reply” button is a challenge—particularly when that recipient is important, in-demand, and incredibly busy. When you know you’re only adding one more note to an inbox that’s already stuffed to the gills, it’s easy to resign yourself to the fact that your message will only collect dust. What if that wasn’t…

So, you need to confront your boss. Are your palms getting sweaty at the thought? You aren’t alone. Needing to assert yourself to your manager—ideally, in a way that doesn’t make you come off like a pushy know-it-all—is a tricky thing. You already have the basics covered. You know you should double-check your facts, try to problem-solve yourself, and get your ducks in a row before you stick your neck out and potentially damage your relationship with your supervisor. But, you’ve already done all of that, and there’s no getting around this fact: You absolutely need to have that dreaded (and hopefully not heated) conversation with your boss. Now you’re met with the…

Mozilla on Tuesday announced Facebook Container, a Firefox browser extension that is designed to segregate users’ activity on Facebook from their other Web activity, limiting Facebook’s ability to track them and gather personal data. Mozilla recently has engaged in an aggressive strategy to counter Facebook data management policies that many see as intrusive. The extension is the culmination of more than two years of research into developing a more private browsing experience, Mozilla said. However, the organization accelerated its development after the Cambridge Analytica data scandal came to light. “We recently created the Facebook Container as a result of what we saw as a growing need and user demand for…

Nearly a week after it became the target of one of the largest ransomware attacks to date, the City of Atlanta has made progress toward recovery, but it is still far from business as usual. Hackers encrypted many of the city government’s vital data and computer systems. The ransomware attack, which Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms characterized as “a hostage situation,” forced the city to shut down municipal courts and even prevented residents from paying bills online. The city has been unable to issue warrants, and in many cases city employees have had to fill out forms and reports by hand. The hackers demanded that officials pay a ransom of US$51,000…

Around one third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, only half of whom have their high blood pressure under control. New research, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, identifies magnesium as a potential remedy. A healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains could lower blood pressure. With high blood pressure affecting around 70 million people in the U.S. and increasing the risk of two of the leading causes of death for Americans – heart disease and stroke – preventing or controlling blood pressure is an essential healthcare objective. Labeled the “silent killer,” due to often having no warning signs or symptoms, high blood pressure is a common and often…